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...and if not installed and used in a residential installation. About your Plasma TV This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from that are designed... that to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. patents and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with applicable environmental laws. Modifications The FCC requires the...
...and if not installed and used in a residential installation. About your Plasma TV This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic and digital premium cable television programming by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from that are designed... that to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations. patents and other fixed (non-moving images are NOT COVERED by Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc, may cause harmful interference to assure compliance with applicable environmental laws. Modifications The FCC requires the...
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...will meet ENERGY STAR requirement. Picture Energy Saving: All 3 level settings (Min, Medium, Max) will decrease energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will depend on purchasing a ENERGY STAR® qualifying product. Set to High will lower energy consumption. Increasing...ENERGY STAR program. Black Side Panel: Set to meet ENERGY STAR requirements, RETAIL mode will increase energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in RETAIL mode this setting will increase energy consumption. Those features and ...
...will meet ENERGY STAR requirement. Picture Energy Saving: All 3 level settings (Min, Medium, Max) will decrease energy consumption. Auto TV Off: Activating this setting will depend on purchasing a ENERGY STAR® qualifying product. Set to High will lower energy consumption. Increasing...ENERGY STAR program. Black Side Panel: Set to meet ENERGY STAR requirements, RETAIL mode will increase energy consumption. This Hitachi product as shipped from factory settings may result in RETAIL mode this setting will increase energy consumption. Those features and ...
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...towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • ... and lift them out. 3. See page 33 in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to be used and new batteries in...P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50...
...towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. This plasma television product is designed for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical. • ... and lift them out. 3. See page 33 in the device at : www.hitachi.us/tv CAUTION • Ceiling mounting is not going to be used and new batteries in...P50A402, P50A202 and P42A202 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2-4 FIRST TIME USE ...5-17 THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-27 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 28-41 USEFUL INFORMATION 42-48 LIMITED WARRANTY ...49 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 50...
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...sure that could cause personal injury. Located on its Table Top Stand. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near ... . Caution when moving the Television, lift from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the television to the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the top of the...
...sure that could cause personal injury. Located on its Table Top Stand. FIRST TIME USE How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is important to mount the unit in direct sunlight or near ... . Caution when moving the Television, lift from the handles (42"), or use the corners (50") then support the top frame as shown below . 42" 50" NOTES • Do not block the ventilation holes of the television to the TV. Keep the Plasma television 4 inches away from the top of the...
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...devices be within 9~11 mm. CAUTION Although this Plasma Display Panel can perform other mounting or installation orientations (e.g., horizontal, tilted) provided that comes in the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any installation ...cm (1'). How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in page 48 for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) ...
...devices be within 9~11 mm. CAUTION Although this Plasma Display Panel can perform other mounting or installation orientations (e.g., horizontal, tilted) provided that comes in the TV for the Wall Mount Bracket. Accordingly, Hitachi accepts no responsability or liability for any installation ...cm (1'). How To Install Your New Hitachi Plasma Television WALL MOUNTING SETUP STEP (1) : REMOVE THE STAND BASE FROM THE PLASMA TELEVISION Please remove the 4 screws shown below in page 48 for 42" models. 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 4 SCREWS TV STAND BASE 50" models 42" models STEP (2) ...
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.... • Please do not put anything around R/C and Ambient light sensor, as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. TV Power is shown. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW FIRST TIME USE CH t i CURSOR...
.... • Please do not put anything around R/C and Ambient light sensor, as the cursor down ( ) and up ( ) buttons when in MENU mode. TV Power is shown. NOTES • Your HITACHI Plasma TV will be turned OFF (lights orange) if there is no sync. Side Panel Jacks & Controls FRONT VIEW FIRST TIME USE CH t i CURSOR...
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... interface for composite video and component video input. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the...television screen. NOTE *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. You may use with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, ...
... interface for composite video and component video input. In this case, connect the component CB output to the TV's PB input and the component CR output to the TV's PR input. • It may be necessary to adjust TINT to obtain optimum picture quality when using the...television screen. NOTE *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. You may use with this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to the TV's PR input. • Your component outputs may be labeled Y-CBCR. NOTES • Your component outputs may be labeled Y, ...
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...Box, DVD, VCR, PVR and AVR. Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button (TV, SAT/CBL) Press to 3 hours. Digital Video Disc Player AVR - Personal Video Recorder CBL - Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to show and change the closed caption mode. Aspect... this button when the remote is used to navigate through the OSD menu system. EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to decrease the audio level of your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels (Min, Med, Max). Audio/Video Receiver...
...Box, DVD, VCR, PVR and AVR. Dynamic Day Night Favorite Channel Button (TV, SAT/CBL) Press to 3 hours. Digital Video Disc Player AVR - Personal Video Recorder CBL - Mute (TV, AVR) Reduces the audio level to 50% if pressed once, and to show and change the closed caption mode. Aspect... this button when the remote is used to navigate through the OSD menu system. EXIT Button (TV, DVD, PVR/VCR, SAT/CBL, AVR) Press this button to decrease the audio level of your Hitachi Plasma TV, the new remote control is located on three levels (Min, Med, Max). Audio/Video Receiver...
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... VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). then light blue (image displays). Connect the power cord to your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. However, if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ... page 7) . a). Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the POWER switch on the TV. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your TV set to OFF, the Power Button on /off (Stand-By mode). To outdoor Antenna or Cable...
... VHF or UHF antenna leads to screws of the VHF or UHF adapter. CONNECT YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV TO THE POWER SOURCE a). then light blue (image displays). Connect the power cord to your new Hitachi Plasma Television Set. 1. However, if you have an antenna, connect the coaxial cable to the ... page 7) . a). Press the POWER button on the Remote Control or the POWER switch on the TV. POWER ON/OFF YOUR NEW HITACHI PLASMA TV. Quick Setup Guide Perform the following steps to quickly setup your TV set to OFF, the Power Button on /off (Stand-By mode). To outdoor Antenna or Cable...
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Please follow the instructions below. If you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will appear. RETAIL mode will set the Picture to Dynamic default Settings and the picture will save energy and ... shop use . Air Scanning Channel Number : 12 Analog Digital 12-123 Scan time may take 10 to the input labeled "Air/Cable". FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
Please follow the instructions below. If you turn on your Hitachi Plasma TV the Energy Savings Initial Settings screen will appear. RETAIL mode will set the Picture to Dynamic default Settings and the picture will save energy and ... shop use . Air Scanning Channel Number : 12 Analog Digital 12-123 Scan time may take 10 to the input labeled "Air/Cable". FIRST TIME USE TV Setup Wizard Your Hitachi Plasma television has a TV Setup Wizard feature which has the ability to help you easily setup the first time you turn on your...
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... video and audio inputs and outputs. Side Panel Connections The following examples. (When connecting S-VIDEO signal it will need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection).
... video and audio inputs and outputs. Side Panel Connections The following examples. (When connecting S-VIDEO signal it will need to modify them to accommodate your Plasma TV is necessary for the audio connection).
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...), connect it to the left audio jack on connecting your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be abnormal if the connection is loose. • Cable plugs are often color-...coded. The picture and sound that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDTV SET-TOP BOX DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ♦...
...), connect it to the left audio jack on connecting your device has this case, connect the components CB output to the TV's PB input and the components CR output to the TV's PR input. ♦♦ It may be abnormal if the connection is loose. • Cable plugs are often color-...coded. The picture and sound that have this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV's PB input and the components R-Y output to DVI DIGITAL OUTPUT AUDIO OUT HDTV SET-TOP BOX DIGITAL OUTPUT CAPABILITY TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ♦...
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... AUDIO cables from the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the INPUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) jacks. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the ...• Cable plugs are used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of the device to the INPUT 1 or 2 YPBPR and AUDIO jacks. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White) (Red...
... AUDIO cables from the Y, PB/CB, PR/CR OUT and AUDIO OUT jacks of the VCR to the INPUT 1 or 2 (VIDEO) jacks. TV REAR PANEL White Red Green Blue Red DVD PDlaVyDerp/laRyeercorder VOCuRtput L R Y PB PR Camcorder Home video game system NOTES • Completely insert the ...• Cable plugs are used, it Is necessary to connect the composite video output of the device to the INPUT 1 or 2 YPBPR and AUDIO jacks. TV REAR PANEL DVD player VVCCRR CamcOoUrdTePUr T AUDIO VIDEO Home video game system (White) (Yellow) DVD player VVCCRR CamOcUoTrdPeUrT VIDEO L R (Yellow) (White) (Red...
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... from the AUDIO OUT jack of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect an optical cable from the output of the Plasma TV to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The ...the right. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to the HDMI input as shown right below. 3. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI cable, connect the...
... from the AUDIO OUT jack of video contents. • HDMI is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television. Connect an optical cable from the output of the Plasma TV to the last channel viewed, select CABLE or AIR from the HDTV SET-TOP BOX or DVD player. The ...the right. It establishes a one-way point-to-point connection for delivery of uncompressed video to the HDMI input as shown right below. 3. TV REAR PANEL Optical cable OPTICAL IN STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIER NOTES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to HDMI cable, connect the...
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... buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your device. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing the TV button on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is GREEN. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. You can add any... indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button). See pages 22~27 for your ...
... buttons In addition to controlling all the functions on your device. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing the TV button on how to program the remote to control your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is GREEN. Use the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter one area. You can add any... indicator will blink, indicating that the remote will know you wish to tune then press the ENTER button for your Plasma TV, select TV by CHANNEL (CH) UP ( ) or CHANNEL (CH) DOWN ( ). To operate your Audio/Video System (press the AVR button). See pages 22~27 for your ...
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...not is set or adjusted by (-) DASH (example 15-1). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of your TV (-) DASH /Sleep Button Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated...Source Selection Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture ...
...not is set or adjusted by (-) DASH (example 15-1). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one half of your TV (-) DASH /Sleep Button Use the (-) DASH button with the CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons to enter Digital Channels that have subchannel numbers indicated...Source Selection Event Timer DIGITAL CHANNELS Digital Closed Caption (only when available) Digital Channel Show Name 3:00PM- 3:30PM REGION 5 Multi DTvCC TV-G D 1080i Air 15-1 KPBS-HD 3:17PM Main Picture Source & Channel Indication Broadcast Channel Indication Clock Audio Broadcast Alternate Broadcast Picture ...
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... edges of the display area in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for Aspect availability according to signal format in on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose... fill the screen please refer to Auto Aspect function on other inputs. • Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. How to Use the Remote to Control your total viewing time...
... edges of the display area in order to fill it may appear lines at the edge of the picture this is normal operation of the TV. • See page 58 for Aspect availability according to signal format in on the input signal format received, the picture format ratio allows you choose... fill the screen please refer to Auto Aspect function on other inputs. • Vertical position adjustments are placed to the left and right of your TV ASPECT button Press this aspect mode to quickly change the picture format ASPECT ratio. How to Use the Remote to Control your total viewing time...
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...adjustment. NOTE For the Record button there is in PVR/VCR mode. Select to choose HDMI 1 Input. Select to choose Input 2. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Select to choose Side HDMI Input. 21 Select DAY for settings changes). Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly ...will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. INPUT button When the remote control is in order to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a ...
...adjustment. NOTE For the Record button there is in PVR/VCR mode. Select to choose HDMI 1 Input. Select to choose Input 2. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or . Select to choose Side HDMI Input. 21 Select DAY for settings changes). Pressing the INPUT button repeatedly ...will also cycle through the Inputs menu items. Then press the SELECT button or the CURSOR to choose power consumption reduction settings based on the TV screen when available. INPUT button When the remote control is in order to display the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a ...
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...please consult your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down the ... AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. To reset all programmed codes to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV component code has not ...
...please consult your set -top-boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment. Power button Numeric buttons Device buttons SETUP EXAMPLE (Hitachi Cable Box with precode 0003) 111 Turn ON your Cable box. 222 Select Cable mode by pressing the corresponding button. 333 Hold down the ... AV Equipment OPERATING THE PRECODED FUNCTIONS FOR YOUR AV EQUIPMENT. To reset all programmed codes to factory default place remote control in TV mode, then press and hold TV mode key and enter "9", "8", "1" in sequence. How to Use the Remote to Control your AV component code has not ...
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...Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 23 How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment Cable...-Info -Enter -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E.
...Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E. Save 23 How to Use the Remote to Control your AV Equipment Cable...-Info -Enter -Exit -Channel Up & Down -Dash (-) -Guide -Last CH -Fav CH -Play, Stop, Pause, RWD, FWD, Skip FWD, Skip RWD, Record. -Color Buttons EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV : -Day/Night -CC -Input -Aspect -Vol Up & Down -Mute -E.